Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21/10/2023

At ValidProfile, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our verification services.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: When you register for our services, we may collect personal information such as your name, contact information, and relevant credentials or qualifications.
• Verification Information: To provide our verification services, we may collect and store documents, certificates, or other information necessary for the verification process.
• Usage Data: We may collect data on how you use our website, including your browsing activity, the pages you visit, and your interactions with our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Verification: We use your personal and verification information to validate your qualifications and credentials as requested by you or a third-party organization.
• Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding your verification status, updates to our services, and other relevant information.
• Improvement of Services: We analyze usage data to improve our services, enhance user experience, and address user preferences.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties or organizations when you provide explicit consent for us to do so.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests, including court orders or government inquiries.

4. Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, please understand that no method of data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We encourage you to take appropriate measures to protect your personal information.

5. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings on our website.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us. However, certain data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the beginning of this policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@validprofile.com.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Upon your request or when the purpose of data processing is no longer applicable, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and collect information about your browsing activities on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please review our Cookie Policy for more information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside India, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, processed in, and stored in India or other countries with different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to India and other locations as described in this Privacy Policy.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws and regulations, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its processing. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have questions about your rights, please contact us.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about our data handling practices or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bangalore.